🌱 Total Solar Eclipse In 2024 + $950,000 To Plant Trees

Rise and shine, Cleveland! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Showers of rain and snow. High: 42 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. A total solar eclipse is coming to Cleveland in 2024. This will be the first time that Ohio residents have been able to experience a total solar eclipse since 1806. If you miss the 2024 total solar eclipse another one will be right around the corner in 2099, according to NASA. Don't forget to mark your calendar. (cleveland.com)
2. Cuyahoga County has announced $950,000 to fund 27 urban tree-planting projects. The awarded funds are part of the county's Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Grant Program which has planted over 7,500 trees since 2019. Grant recipients will be working with the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District to ensure that the new trees are planted properly to guarantee success. (cleveland.com)
3. The RagTag traveling circus is coming to Cleveland Heights this weekend. The show kicked off last night, with more performances scheduled for today (Apr. 9) at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. with tickets priced at $15. The circus will feature mind-boggling aerialists, comedic jugglers, and inspiring musicians. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Books Everywhere! At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (2:30 AM)
• Breakfast With The Bunny At City of Lakewood (8:30 AM)
• Author Talk: Mark Souther At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Do you know the origin of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Junkyard Dog chain? Click to watch the latest episode of #TheRoadBack. (Instagram)
• The trio of tiger cubs at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo continues to get bigger. Click to see their development. (Facebook)
• The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is asking the community why it loves the zoo on National Zoo Lovers Day. Click to submit your answer. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.